Suspension leveling hassles - need help

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Nov 21, 2003 | 05:44 PM

sam78

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Suspension leveling hassles - need help

I have a 78 F100 that I bought to restore. It is a 2wd, LWB, and 3spd on the column mated to a 300. The suspension is completely stock, no modifications at all, as is the rest of the truck. I noticed the day I bought it that the front end was not sitting perfectly level. Now, my first reaction was to replace shocks all around. Then I replaced the front coil springs with a factory TRW set. Also, I shed the 600lb+ hydraulic liftgate from the back and installed the orig. tailgate and bumper. That helped some, but the front end is STILL sagging about 2-3 inches on the passenger side. The rear of the truck sits level, with a set of factory helper springs installed. I have a bad cab mount on the passenger side, with plans to fix that, but the bumper, and suspension also sit funny, with uneven tire wear. THis is definately more than a bad cab mount....so any ideas? This is driving me NUTS! I have a great looking and running truck otherwise, and for it not to be level just kills me. I'm frustrated and out of ideas. Any suggestions/prior experience with this problem will be appreciated.

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Nov 22, 2003 | 12:44 AM

springer70

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new coils from your local parts store will solve your problem, cost is about 60 to 80 dollars

Nov 22, 2003 | 08:17 AM

mooktank

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also check your leafs for sags. Mine were sagging on one side and it affected the front.

Nov 22, 2003 | 10:25 AM

sam78

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I've already replaced the front coils. TRW factory set. No change.
But it definately helped the driveablility and ride. Thanks, though.

I'll check on those rear leaves. I think that the helper springs might be throwing one side off a tad. I don't know. But that is definately worth a shot. Thanks!

sam78